A post shared by Elisa (@elisagronmakeup) on Dec 29, 2015 at 1:50pm PST

But while it may look wonderful, we’re all aware that lipstick doesn’t have the same consistency as eye-liner. Luckily, there is a trick to help you perfect it without ending up a hot mess.

First put a little bit of your chosen lipstick on your hand. Using a sharp-angled brush, pick up enough to create your flick. Lipstick has a much more oily consistency than eyeliners, which tend to be quite dry on the face, so you’ll have to set it with powder after you’ve applied to ensure it stays in place.